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Zonta Club of Edmonton

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The Zonta Club of Edmonton organized in 1953, and received its charter in 1954 from parent organization, Zonta International. Zonta International, a club for business and professional women, was founded in Buffalo, New York in 1919. The club sought to improve the status of woman, and encourage ethical standards of business through donating time and money to various civic and social causes. The Zonta Club of Edmonton formed part of Zonta International District VIII. The club based its membership on classification by business or profession. The club also required any member of its executive to work at least 50% of the time. The Zonta Club of Edmonton is now dissolved.

Zella School District No. 1078

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The Zella School District Number No. 1078 was formed September 22, 1904 in the Town of Didsbury, Alberta at Section 6, Township 32, Range 3, West of the 5th Meridian (6-32-3-W5). The school operated until 1954. In April 1955 the Minister of Education approved the sale of the Zella school building to the Zella Community Association; Zella School became the Zella Community Centre.

Zawale School District No. 1074

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Named after a village in Halchyna, Ukraine, Zawale School District No. 1074 was established in 1904 at Section 33, Township 55, Range 17, West of the 4th Meridian (33-55-17-W4). The School closed in 1950 and the children bussed to Andrew to attend school.

Y's Men's Club of Edmonton

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The Y's Men's Club of Edmonton was a branch of the International Association of Y's Men's Clubs. The Y's Men's Club of Edmonton received its charter in 1945. Every Y's Man held membership with the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). The Y's only accepted members between the ages of 25 and 36 years old. Six Directors and an Executive consisting of a President, Past-President, Executive Vice-President, Service Vice-President, Program Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, and a Treasurer managed the organization. Members paid $20.00 quarterly. The Y's maintained several committees including the following: Program Committee, Club Service Committee, Publicity Committee, House Committee, Fellowship Committee, Club Service Committee, Boy's Work Committee, World Outlook Committee, Fellowship Committee, Boy's Work Committee, New Y.M.C.A Member's Counseling, and a Membership Committee. In 1944, the organization purchased land at Jackfish Bay in Lake Wabamum to run camp Keewayhadin.

Young & Bisset

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Upon Athelstan Bisset's return from serving in the First World War, Athelstan Bisset and George Young, two young lawyers, formed a partnership under the name Young and Bisset. This partnership lasted until 1952, at which time Bisset was appointed a judge of Family Court of the City of Edmonton, Alberta.

XI Commonwealth Games Canada (1978) Foundation

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The XI British Commonwealth Games, Canada (1978) Foundation was incorporated under the <em>Companies Act</em> on August 16, 1972. The name of the Foundation was changed to the XI Commonwealth Games Canada (1978) Foundation on March 5, 1975. The foundation planned and organized the XI Commonwealth Games, which were to be held in Edmonton, Alberta in 1978. The president of the Foundation was Dr. Maury L. Van Vliet. The XI Commonwealth Games Canada (1978) Foundation was dissolved July 31, 1984.

W.W. Sales (Firm)

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W.W. Sales Limited was a store that operated in Edmonton, Alberta during the 1930s. It began operation in 1929 under the management of Samuel Peter Wilson and specialized in hardware, groceries, dry goods and shoes. The store was originally located at 10405 Jasper Avenue but moved to the Goodridge Block, located at 9696 Jasper Avenue in 1931. The company that operated W.W. Sales Limited also operated stores known as Sheldon's Limited in Chipman, Willingdon, Lamont and Mundare, Alberta. In 1942, when Samuel Wilson retired as the manager of W.W. Sales Limited, the name of the store changed to W.W.

Wostok School District No. 528

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Wostok School District Number (No.) 528 was formed on January 4, 1900 at Wostok, Alberta. The school buildings were built in 1906 and were located at Section 14, Township 56, Range 18, West of the 4th Meridian (14-56-18-W4). A teacher's residence was built shortly after and in 1920 a second building was constructed. The school ceased operations in 1951 and in November 1952 ministerial approval was given for the sale of the building and site.

Wostok Post Office

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The Wostok Post Office was created in response to a request in late 1898 by Theodore Nemirsky of the St. Michael, Alberta area, who argued that the post office in Edna, Alberta (later known as Star, Alberta) was too far away for the settlers in the area. In February 1899 the Wostok Post Office was created and Theodore Nemirsky was appointed the first postmaster. The post office was first located on the Nemirsky homestead that was situated at Section 22, Township 56, Range 18, West of the 4th Meridian (22-56-18-W4). In 1905 Nemirsky moved his place of residence to the north side of the area now known as Wostok at Section 14, Township 56, Range 18, West of the 4th Meridian (14-56-18-W4) and the post office moved to that site as well. Nemirsky remained postmaster until 1912 when the job was taken over by E. Knowlton. Other postmasters included F. Andruchow, D. Plechoswsky, W. Thomas, A.J. Thomas, A.J. Wozney, and L. Bobruk.

Woodlawn School District No. 1987

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Woodlawn School District Number (No.) 1987 was formed on June 8, 1909 and was located near Tofield, Alberta at Section 14, Township 50, Range 20, West of the 4th Meridian (14-50-20-W4). Ministerial approval for sale of the school buildings was given on June 23, 1959.

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